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Pied Piper Co-Op Pre-School

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

2263 Whyte Park Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Visit website ↗(925) 932-3816Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 5/10/2023 (1 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Pied Piper Preschool is a play-based, parent-participation cooperative preschool in Walnut Creek serving children ages 2.5 through six. Teachers and families work together to create a warm, supportive community where children learn through play and exploration.

Philosophy
Learning happens best through play in relationship. Children are unique individuals who benefit from small adult-to-child ratios, consistent familiar adults, and a steady caring environment that supports emotional regulation and growth. Families are active participants in the classroom, and the school believes in nurturing the whole family.
Ages served
2.5 through six years old
Outdoor
Curriculum extends both indoors and outdoors, providing environment for academic and social emotional growth

Programs

  • •Play-based learning
  • •Early math exploration
  • •Science exploration
  • •Language skills development
  • •Problem-solving activities

Highlights

  • ✓Parent-participation cooperative model
  • ✓Small adult-to-child ratios
  • ✓All staff are former Pied Piper parents
  • ✓Strong community connections that extend beyond preschool years

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